MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
considers
topics
relevant to open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
Recent
advances in
technology-enhanced learning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
Massive open online courses are
typically free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
topics that
technology-enhanced learning institutions
have to deal with
now that blended learning technology is
developing so rapidly.
How can institutions
ensure that
the quality of training provided by these
MOOCs is
adequate?
This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education.
How can we
ensure that
instructors are properly credentialed
to teach massive open online courses?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses?
What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal?
Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses.
How can teachers
deal with the issues of
poor
learner motivation and high
student dropout rates?
As digital e-learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
growing
need
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Educators
and lots of other
participants
want
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
new open education
initiatives.
Trainers want
to understand how
massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To respond to this
increasing
desideratum for
data
the intriguing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
provides a critical analysis of
MOOCs and other open educational resource topics.
This sensational new book
also examines the
key controversies associated with
these MOOC classes and open educational resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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